The 8 most popular spring break destinations in the US this year

Spring break is the ideal time to get away from work, school, and cold weather.

Kayak, a travel search engine, put together a list of this year's top US spring break destinations.

New York City is the only non-warm destination on the list.

While many people believe that spring break is nothing more than an excuse for wild college debauchery, it is actually the ideal time to get away from work, school, and cold weather — no matter your age.

Travel search engine Kayak helped us narrow down the most popular spring break destinations in America this year by looking at searches on the site over the last six months (October 9, 2017, through January 9, 2018) for travel dates between February 24 and April 21, 2018.

Here are the eight destinations everyone wants to escape to this spring break.

8. Honolulu, Hawaii

Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii .
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This year, flights to Hawaii are cheaper than ever, which could explain why Honolulu is such a popular spring break destination. With gorgeous beaches, surfable waves, and tropical vibes, Honolulu is an epic vacation destination.

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7. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

While Orlando and Miami are sure to attract hordes of raucous spring breakers, Fort Lauderdale tends to attract a slightly more sophisticated crowd. There are stunning coastal views, a happening food scene, and a substantial number of night clubs and bars to keep visitors busy.

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6. Phoenix, Arizona

Fans of Southwestern and Mexican food need look no further than Phoenix to get their fix. The sunny city (it gets around 300 days of sun per year) is home to good food, the stunning 50-acre Desert Botanical Garden, showstopping sights, and plenty of bars downtown.

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5. New York, New York

New York City has a laundry list of alluring superlatives; it's home to the tallest skyscrapers, boasts the best food scene, offers the most luxurious shopping, and is a nexus of the arts. No wonder it's the only non-warm destination on this list.

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4. Miami, Florida

From its South Beach clubs to its sun-kissed beaches, Miami has long been a quintessential spring break destination. Just make sure to visit its colorful art deco buildings and white-sand beaches while you can.

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3. Los Angeles, California

The city of angels is widely regarded as the cultural center of Southern California.
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From its golden beaches dotted with carefree surfers to its flower-blanketed hillsides beckoning hikers, Los Angeles is a city awash in beauty and energy. Gourmands will find pleasure in exploring the city's culinary scene, while creatives will never run out of museums, galleries, and iconic venues to explore.

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2. Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas truly is party central, though visitors in the spring can enjoy milder temperatures (Vegas gets crazy hot in the summer) as they explore the desert, hit the strip, and seek out secret menu items.

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1. Orlando, Florida

Orlando tops Kayak's list as the number one most popular spring break destination in America this year, probably because the city offers something for every kind of spring breaker. Fans of Disney can visit "The Happiest Place on Earth," movie buffs can hit up Universal Orlando, and animal lovers can take a tour of SeaWorld. For those who would rather forgo theme parks, downtown Orlando is brimming with cafés, art museums, nature preserves, and fantastic cuisine.

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